CPT 33736 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33736 by major payers:

$1,865.17

$1,959.14

$2,080.08

$2,327.43
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33736 | $2172.00 | 1396742029 - GARLAND SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., BAYLOR SURGICARE AT GARLAND | 752764855 - (TX) GARLAND SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $390.00 | 1023134640 - LOCUST GROVE ENDO CENTER | 205860757 - (GA) LOCUST GROVE ENDO CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $301.00 | 1235189739 - ATLANTIC GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, PA | 161738362 - (NC) ATLANTIC GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER PA | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $1049.00 | 1215091087 - CORPUS CHRISTI SURGICARE LTD, CHRISTUS SPOHN TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | 753049514 - (TX) CORPUS CHRISTI SURGICARE LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $773.00 | 1164852455 - NURA SURGICAL CENTER LLC, MINNEAPOLIS PAIN CENTERS LLC | 901026241 | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $799.00 | 1972911030 - SOUTHEASTERN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH PARK | 452413077 - (NC) SOUTHEASTERN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $643.00 | 1083051346 - INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT LLC | 452192531 - (IN) INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $1608.00 | 1831576891 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER PERIMETER, LLC | 473080613 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $925.00 | 1447995311 - NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLC | 874311329 - (MA) NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $1413.00 | 1821194754 - COASTAL SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, INC. | 743000596 - (CA) COASTAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $1274.00 | 1821429978 - EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER LLC, EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER | 300798280 - (CA) EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $1600.00 | 1043760184 - AUBURN SURGERY CENTER INC | 431937843 - (MO) AUBURN SURGERY CENTER INC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $2737.00 | 1295213734 - LOS GATOS SURGICAL CENTER, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY | 942909203 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $1064.00 | 1053376160 - SARASOTA SURGERY CENTER LTD | 203757623 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER AT UNIVERSITY PARK LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33736 | $450.00 | 1528501939 - AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF FLORIDA ASC LLC, AZURA SURGERY CENTER PLANTATION | 814131878 - (FL) AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF FLORIDA ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 33736 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33736 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 33736 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 33697-CPT | High | Complete Repair Tetralogy Of Fallot With Pulmonary Atresia Including Construction Of Conduit From Right Ventricle To Pulmonary Artery And Closure Of Ventricular Septal Defect |
| 33735-CPT | High | Atrial Septectomy/Ostomy;Closed |
| 33736-CPT | High | Atrial Septectomy/Septostomy; Open Heart With Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
| 33745-CPT | High | "Transcatheter Intracardiac Shunt (Tis) Creation By Stent Placement For Congenital Cardiac Anomalies To Establish Effective Intracardiac Flow, Including All Imaging Guidance By The Proceduralist, When Performed, Left And Right Heart Diagnostic Cardiac Catherization For Congenital Cardiac Anomalies, And Target Zone Angioplasty, When Performed (Eg, Atrial Septum, Fontan Fenestration, Right Ventricular Outflow Tract, Mustard/Senning/Warden Baffles); Initial Intracardiac Shunt" |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33736. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33736 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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